South Denver PUMA, CO

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2023 Population

117,623

3.01% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/AMichael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/AJohn Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

36.2

0.556% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

7.98%

2.99% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$103,400

6.15% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

72,057

1.02% 1-year growth

About

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Denver PUMA, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.55%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.69%), White (Hispanic) (3.48%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.49%).

9.52% of the households in South Denver PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.5% of the residents in South Denver PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

Most people in South Denver PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in South Denver PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

South Denver PUMA, CO borders Englewood PUMA, CO, South Metro PUMA, CO, Downtown Denver PUMA, CO, Northeast Denver PUMA, CO, Southwest Denver PUMA, CO, and Glendale PUMA, CO.

United States Colorado

Population & Diversity

South Denver PUMA, CO is home to a population of 118k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.18% of South Denver PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (7.27k people).

In 2023, there were 17.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (94.7k people) in South Denver PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.35k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 4.34k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in South Denver PUMA, CO are Spanish (4,798 households), German (986 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (789 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

56,147

Women

49.1%

58,173

Men

50.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 114,320 inhabitants, with 50.9% men, and 49.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.5%

2023 Citizenship

97.2%

2022 Citizenship

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South Denver PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Denver PUMA, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
94.7k ± 2.54k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.35k ± 642
Two+ (Hispanic)
4.34k ± 564

9.43%

Hispanic Population

11.1k people

9.43% of the people in South Denver PUMA, CO are hispanic (11.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Denver PUMA, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
832 ± 706 people
China
695 ± 645 people
Canada
563 ± 581 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Denver PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 832 South Denver PUMA, CO residents, followed by China with 695 and Canada with 563.

Foreign-Born Population

6.18%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7.27k people

6.54%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7.47k people

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in South Denver PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,798 households (4.24%)
German
986 households (0.871%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
789 households (0.697%)

9.52% of the households in South Denver PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Denver PUMA, CO was Spanish. 4.24% of the households in South Denver PUMA, CO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Economy

The economy of South Denver PUMA, CO employs 72.1k people. The largest industries in South Denver PUMA, CO are Computer Systems Design (3,983 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,920 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,901 people), and the highest paying industries are Support activities for mining ($314,542), Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($269,732), and Banking & related activities ($257,881).

Males in South Denver PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $93,047. The income inequality in South Denver PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

33,810

Women

47.3%

37,716

Men

52.7%

The workforce of South Denver PUMA, CO in 2020 was 71,526 people, with 47.3% woman, and 52.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in South Denver PUMA, CO.

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Occupations

72.1k

2022 Value

1.02%

1 Year growth

± 1.02%

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Denver PUMA, CO, are Other managers (3,269 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (2,117 people), and Software developers (1,911 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Denver PUMA, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

72.1k

2022 Value

1.02%

1 Year growth

± 1.02%

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Denver PUMA, CO, are Computer Systems Design (3,983 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,920 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,901 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Denver PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in South Denver PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Employment by Industry Sector

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Employment change between N/A N/A and N/A N/A

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Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during N/A, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall N/A in employment by N/A%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2024 Election Results

N/AKamala Harris (54.1%)
Democratic Party
N/ADonald J. Trump (43.1%)
Republican Party
N/ARobert Kennedy (1.12%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

N/AMichael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.

N/AJohn Hickenlooper

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In false, 0% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of South Denver PUMA, CO in false were N/A.

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

People in South Denver PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Denver PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Denver PUMA, CO is $103,400. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Denver PUMA, CO was Castle Rock PUMA, CO with a value of $153,765, followed by Parker PUMA, CO and Highlands Ranch PUMA, CO, with respective values of $140,333 and $138,423.

Housing

Rent vs Own

N/A%

Homeownership

N/A

68.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Denver PUMA, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Denver PUMA, CO was Castle Rock PUMA, CO with a value of $153,765, followed by Parker PUMA, CO and Highlands Ranch PUMA, CO, with respective values of $140,333 and $138,423.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in South Denver PUMA, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$103,400

Median Household Income

± $3,549

N/A

Number of Households

± 0

The following chart displays the households in South Denver PUMA, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Denver PUMA, CO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (51.3%)
Worked At Home (31%)
Walked (5.26%)

In 2023, 51.3% of workers in South Denver PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (31%) and those who walked to work (5.26%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Denver PUMA, CO have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.29% of the workforce in South Denver PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Denver PUMA, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South Denver PUMA, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Denver PUMA, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.98% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Denver PUMA, CO (9.19k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are N/A N/A, followed by N/A N/A and then N/A N/A.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Denver PUMA, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.3% of the population of South Denver PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 63.1% on employee plans, 7.03% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 0.722% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1204 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.166% increase from the previous year (1202 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1183 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 234 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

1,204 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,204 patients per year. This represents a 0.166% increase from the previous year (1,202 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Colorado in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 11.8% under 18 years, 35.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.66%

Uninsured

63.1%

Employer Coverage

7.03%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

0.722%

Military or VA

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in South Denver PUMA, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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